The Great Indian Automotive Forum

basilmabraham · 27th April 2006, 07:22

Hi Guyz,

I am Basil, 27 years young, originally from Cochin, married and settled in Trivandrum, currently writing this from Manila, where I am on a project work for Shell International.

I own a 2004 Dec Palio 1.9 D, ThunderBlack, done 33K kms. No big complaints so far (other than few minor accidents), man I love this car. Also have a 93 Maruti 800, which most of the times lies in the car shed, still runs, runs good (gives me 20+ kmpl whatever i do with it). Shud go strong for another 10 yrs I guess. Also own a 2001 Yamaha RX 135. I have done my bit of modifications on this one. Had an expansion chamber, yezdi rims at the back, Sport Fenders and no head lamps during my college days. Now its back to stock condition and is doing good. Still gives me around 40kmpl.

I was having some spare time in office and was looking for some info on car modifications in the internet. It has always been in my mind to modify my vehicle, the mods tried on my bike shud tell u that. It is also worth noting that I am not into drastic mods. Just a few things here and there to give the car a new look. (I do like its current looks!!).

So searching the net, I stumbled upon this forum. My first impression was that it would be just another forum, with few members long inactive. Came in and was surprised to have all u guyz here and the loads of info.
Great work by the mods and all the active participants. Kudos to you. I guess this wud be the only indian forum for this noble cause. Glad to be here.

Hope to find answers to my queries. Dont think I could be of any help to any body as I place myself as a novice in this category. Lots to learn I guess.

Cheers guyz.

Rudra Sen · 27th April 2006, 07:45

Welcome to TBHP.
That's a nice intro for a change. I've edited your post to remove bold text. It's difficult to read a long post with bold copy.

Go through the announcement section to know more about dos and don'ts.

basilmabraham · 27th April 2006, 08:05

i know it now...have read the announcements....infact i had read it..but it so happened...will take care from now on...

satish_appasani · 27th April 2006, 10:01

Welcome to TBHP.
I too own a Palio D and it's wonderful car. You are going to have a nice time here.
There are few guys here from Trivandrum and they meet often. You should find few threads in the meets section.

Rehaan · 27th April 2006, 10:03

Welcome basilmabraham,

Welcome aboard! Nice intro.
What kind of work do you do for shell, if you dont mind me asking?

cya around.
R

Bob · 27th April 2006, 10:47

hi BASIL

welcome aboard.
you're right.this is most active forum on indian scene.
hope you will enjoy your stay here.
are you into crm consulting ?

thanx . . .BOB

basilmabraham · 27th April 2006, 11:41

Bob and Reehan: I work for Shell as a business consultant. I am a trainer and application consultant for one of the software products that Shell is implementing.

So basically that makes me a business consultant for a software company...Its kind of

basilmabraham · 27th April 2006, 12:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by satish_appasani

Welcome to TBHP.
I too own a Palio D and it's wonderful car. You are going to have a nice time here.
There are few guys here from Trivandrum and they meet often. You should find few threads in the meets section.

Satish I couldnt find the meet section on the forum. Can you please guide me.

satish_appasani · 27th April 2006, 12:25

Here is the link to the meet section
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/team-bhp-meet-section/

Link to Trivandrum meet thread
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/team-b...eet-again.html

basilmabraham · 27th April 2006, 13:11

thanks satish, really appreciate your help.

spdfreak · 28th April 2006, 01:35

Welcome basil! nice intro by the way. keep looking around and all your queries will be answered by the experts.

27th April 2006, 07:22	#1
basilmabraham BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney/Cochin Posts: 772 Thanked: 76 Times View My Garage	The Great Indian Automotive Forum Hi Guyz, I am Basil, 27 years young, originally from Cochin, married and settled in Trivandrum, currently writing this from Manila, where I am on a project work for Shell International. I own a 2004 Dec Palio 1.9 D, ThunderBlack, done 33K kms. No big complaints so far (other than few minor accidents), man I love this car. Also have a 93 Maruti 800, which most of the times lies in the car shed, still runs, runs good (gives me 20+ kmpl whatever i do with it). Shud go strong for another 10 yrs I guess. Also own a 2001 Yamaha RX 135. I have done my bit of modifications on this one. Had an expansion chamber, yezdi rims at the back, Sport Fenders and no head lamps during my college days. Now its back to stock condition and is doing good. Still gives me around 40kmpl. I was having some spare time in office and was looking for some info on car modifications in the internet. It has always been in my mind to modify my vehicle, the mods tried on my bike shud tell u that. It is also worth noting that I am not into drastic mods. Just a few things here and there to give the car a new look. (I do like its current looks!!). So searching the net, I stumbled upon this forum. My first impression was that it would be just another forum, with few members long inactive. Came in and was surprised to have all u guyz here and the loads of info. Great work by the mods and all the active participants. Kudos to you. I guess this wud be the only indian forum for this noble cause. Glad to be here. Hope to find answers to my queries. Dont think I could be of any help to any body as I place myself as a novice in this category. Lots to learn I guess. Cheers guyz. Last edited by Rudra Sen : 27th April 2006 at 07:39.
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27th April 2006, 07:45	#2
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,678 Thanked: 6,647 Times View My Garage	Welcome to TBHP. That's a nice intro for a change. I've edited your post to remove bold text. It's difficult to read a long post with bold copy. Go through the announcement section to know more about dos and don'ts.
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27th April 2006, 08:05	#3
basilmabraham BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney/Cochin Posts: 772 Thanked: 76 Times View My Garage	i know it now...have read the announcements....infact i had read it..but it so happened...will take care from now on...
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27th April 2006, 10:01	#4
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,113 Thanked: 105 Times View My Garage	Welcome to TBHP. I too own a Palio D and it's wonderful car. You are going to have a nice time here. There are few guys here from Trivandrum and they meet often. You should find few threads in the meets section.
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27th April 2006, 10:03	#5
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,323 Thanked: 35,513 Times	Welcome basilmabraham, Welcome aboard! Nice intro. What kind of work do you do for shell, if you dont mind me asking? cya around. R
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27th April 2006, 10:47	#6
Bob BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: vadodara.(guj).india Posts: 43 Thanked: Once	hi BASIL welcome aboard. you're right.this is most active forum on indian scene. hope you will enjoy your stay here. are you into crm consulting ? thanx . . .BOB Last edited by Bob : 27th April 2006 at 10:57.
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27th April 2006, 11:41	#7
basilmabraham BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney/Cochin Posts: 772 Thanked: 76 Times View My Garage	Bob and Reehan: I work for Shell as a business consultant. I am a trainer and application consultant for one of the software products that Shell is implementing. So basically that makes me a business consultant for a software company...Its kind of
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27th April 2006, 12:25	#9
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,113 Thanked: 105 Times View My Garage	Here is the link to the meet section http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/team-bhp-meet-section/ Link to Trivandrum meet thread http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/team-b...eet-again.html
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27th April 2006, 13:11	#10
basilmabraham BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney/Cochin Posts: 772 Thanked: 76 Times View My Garage	thanks satish, really appreciate your help.
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28th April 2006, 01:35	#11
spdfreak BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Trichur, presently in Qatar Posts: 121 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Welcome basil! nice intro by the way. keep looking around and all your queries will be answered by the experts.
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